The Little League World Series returns this August for its 78th year, displaying 20 youth baseball squads' talent in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The double-elimination bracket creates for fun moments and chaos each year, with 10 U.S. teams and 10 global teams competing for the title.

Day 5 began with a United States bracket game between Washington (Northwest region) and Massachusetts (New England). Bonney Lake, Washington edged Braintree, Massachusetts 3-2 to keep their championship hopes alive. Elsewhere, Canada scored a blowout win in the International bracket, routing Australia 12-0 in five innings.

The 2025 Little League World Series is officially underway. Eight teams continue their quest to win it all in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Monday in the annual summer tournament. A new winner will be crowned in 2025 after last year's champion, Lake Mary, Florida, was eliminated in the regional round.

After a thrilling win over Texas on Saturday, the local stars have a quick turnaround at the Little League World Series. Follow the live updates here.

The Little League World Series remains one of the most fun events of the summer. Here's the full schedule plus how to watch this year's tournament.

The 2025 Little League World Series is officially off and running. Eight teams continue their quest to win it all in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Sunday in the annual summer tournament. A new winner will be crowned in 2025, too, after last year's champion, Lake Mary, Florida, was eliminated in the regional round.

The attached video is from previous coverage on WGN-TV. The Clarendon Hills Little League team has staved off elimination once already this weekend at the Little League World Series. They’ll try to do it again Sunday afternoon in order to keep their magical run going.